Brian Jeffers, a Tenor, is a vocalist, actor and Omaha-native starring as Sellem in the upcoming production of The Rake’s Progress, coming to The Orpheum Theater on Feb. 7th at 7:30 PM and Feb. 9th at 2:00 PM. For information about The Rake’s Progress production from Opera Omaha, click here.For tickets, click here.ALSO…* Gretna’s Good Life ballot measure passes by just 15 votes - from KETV* New Nebraska bills focus on human development education, health director authority - from Nebraska Examiner* See inside Omaha’s Central Library as construction continues - from Omaha World-Herald

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“Omaha Streetcar Authority approves $26.7 million for new maintenance facility,” reports WOWTALSO…* Gov. Pillen, lawmakers take aim at youth social media and cell phone use - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘It’s just ridiculous’: Tenants at City View Apartments in Omaha fed up with living conditions - from WOWT* Union Pacific employee announces candidacy for Omaha City Council District 4 - from KETV

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“Omaha may blend buses, rideshare vans if Metro Transit’s private-public partnership gets OKed” reports the Omaha World-HeraldALSO…* Police identify five victims in shooting at 24th and Binney St. - from KETV* Nebraska lawmakers aim to define male, female for sports, bathrooms and more - from Nebraska Examiner* Fighting the odds; Vic’s Popcorn celebrates 45 years as a small business - from KMTV

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“Omaha’s Dunkin’ locations report running out of donuts” reports the Omaha World-HeraldALSO…* Nebraska lawmakers say new bill would give tax relief owed to property owners - from WOWT* ‘Add some stability’: Free school meals bill introduced to 109th state legislature - from KETV* Blue not: House seat, mayor’s office stay red in Omaha ‘blue dot.’ Why? - from Flatwater Free Press

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Jody Holston is the Executive Director of Front Porch Investments.To listen to the first part of Jody’s OMAPOD appearance, click here. ALSO…* Breaking down contested committee chair races in the Nebraska Legislature - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha woman pleads no contest to being accessory to murder - from Omaha World-Herald* North O senator has plans to hold landlords accountable with a new bill - from KMTV

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Jody Holston is the Executive Director of Front Porch Investments.For more information on the ‘Greenlining Fund’ - click here.To read the Nebraska Examiner story referenced in this episode, click here. ALSO…* Bedbugs prompt lawsuit, new potential law aimed at Omaha Housing Authority - from Nebraska Examiner* Ex-Omaha fire captain convicted of sexually assaulting 3 children dies in prison - from Omaha World-Herald* Watchdogs say $13.6 million is missing from recently-absorbed Omaha-based credit union - from WOWT

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Noe Ramirez is a stand-up comedian and comedy show producer.Esta es la primera parte de el podcast: haga clic aquíALSO…* Omaha firefighters rescue 2 occupants from house fire near airport - from Omaha World-Herald* Gov. Jim Pillen talks about his injuries, recovery and getting back to work - from Nebraska Examiner* OPD: Overall crime down 17% in 2024, juvenile crime remains a concern into 2025 - from KMTV

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Greater Omaha Chamber President & CEO Heath Mello closes out the year with a frank and very candid conversation about public skepticism regarding the streetcar. Plus, a lot of interesting information on the Urban Core Strategic Plan, where Omaha will be next year - and at the end of the decade.OMAPOD will return with new episodes on the morning of Monday, January 6th, 2025. Have a great holiday season and HAPPY NEW YEAR!ALSO…* Pillen to spend pre-Christmas in hospital after being bucked from horse - from Nebraska Examiner* New Real-Time Operations Center meant to help Omaha Police catch crooks - from KETV* Omaha shelter reunites families of those struggling with addiction - from WOWT

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Noe Ramirez is a stand-up comedian and comedy show producer. ALSO…* OPPD board approves 6.3% average rate increase - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska, propelled by international migration, surpasses the 2 million population mark - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha family shares fight to get a medical robotic arm for teenage daughter - from KETV

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Bree Kalhorn is a stand-up comedian and improviser - for information and tickets to “The Roast of 2024” show, click here.ALSO…* Court documents: Gun used in accidental fatal shooting of 6-year-old Omaha girl was unsecured - from Omaha World-Herald* Lawmakers look at what works, what doesn’t among NE housing programs and incentives - from Nebraska Examiner* Family of Jack Hoffman praying for miracle after new tumors found - from WOWT

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